How To Lay Out A Checkerboard Floor

Large diagonal tiles act as pedestals and will highlight oversized or.

How to lay out a checkerboard floor.

Measure the item you re painting to determine the size of squares you want. For one the arrowlike effect can make a room appear longer or wider than it is because the eye follows the points. Use painter s tape to tape off each diamond by taping corner to corner on the grid. Essentially once you have everything lined up and marked where you want to start laying the tiles you simply peel the backing off and place the tile on the floor smoothing it out and making sure you stay straight.

Apply linoleum adhesive per the manufacturer s instructions over a small area aim to cover an area of at least two but no more than four tiles. Create a grid on the floor using a chalk line. For a larger space the bigger the tiles the more dramatic the effect. Installing a checkerboard tile floor diagonally has a few benefits.

For a diagonal pattern align the tiles corners with the start line. Checkerboard painted floor tips. When you install the next one make sure all your edges are properly lined up and it s that simple. Divide the space evenly among the desired number of squares if you don t want partial squares on the edges.

Always start painting on the opposite side of the room that is the furthest point from the door. One of the important things is to find the center of the room. Use your second color to fill in every other diamond. Once everything is taped off wipe off your chalk lines.

Hope it helps you. Use a roller but cut in the edges of the floor with a good quality paint brush first for a neater job. My adventure in painting a do it yourself checkerboard floor in the garage. Small items look best with a small pattern while a large floor or wall is better suited to a large scale pattern.